In Memory Of
Virginia Pence Lockhart
1922
2017
Virginia Pence Lockhart
April 3, 1922 — February 13, 2017
Virginia Pence Lockhart, 94, Topeka, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017.
She was born April 3, 1922, in Silver Lake, Kansas, the daughter of Walter and Golda (Wilson) Pence.
She graduated from Silver Lake High School, received her bachelors from Washburn University and Master's from Berkley University.
In 1942, she started working as a stenographer at the Kansas State Board of Health and Education. In 1961, she became the director and retired after 48 years with the department.
Virginia was a member of the Bethel Chapel in Silver Lake, one of the founders of TARC and recipient of several awards including the Crumbine Award. In 1969, she served as president of the Kansas Public Health Association, where she received several public health honors and awards.
Survivors include her daughter, Gina Lockhart, Topeka and nieces Cathey Whitegon and Judy Badger, as well as other extended family.
Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by funeral services at 10:00 am on Friday, February 17, 2017 at Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road, Topeka. Interment will be at Prairie Home Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, 3715 SW 29th St, Topeka, KS 66614.
To leave a special message for Virginia's family, please visit the guestbook below.
She was born April 3, 1922, in Silver Lake, Kansas, the daughter of Walter and Golda (Wilson) Pence.
She graduated from Silver Lake High School, received her bachelors from Washburn University and Master's from Berkley University.
In 1942, she started working as a stenographer at the Kansas State Board of Health and Education. In 1961, she became the director and retired after 48 years with the department.
Virginia was a member of the Bethel Chapel in Silver Lake, one of the founders of TARC and recipient of several awards including the Crumbine Award. In 1969, she served as president of the Kansas Public Health Association, where she received several public health honors and awards.
Survivors include her daughter, Gina Lockhart, Topeka and nieces Cathey Whitegon and Judy Badger, as well as other extended family.
Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by funeral services at 10:00 am on Friday, February 17, 2017 at Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road, Topeka. Interment will be at Prairie Home Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, 3715 SW 29th St, Topeka, KS 66614.
To leave a special message for Virginia's family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Virginia Pence Lockhart, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
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Visitation
Friday, February 17, 2017
9:30 - 10:00 am (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
Service
Friday, February 17, 2017
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
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